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Extraction Rate

Characteristics
QUALITY- AND SAFETY-FOCUSED
Component
Clinical outcomes
Measure Concept
Tooth loss/retention
Descriptions
Percentage of members continuously enrolled for the past two years prior to the reporting year who received an extraction of one or more permanent teeth during the reporting year (excluding 3rd molars or premolars extracted for orthodontic reasons) Numerator: Number of members continuously enrolled for the past two years prior to the reporting year who received an extraction of one or more permanent teeth during the reporting year (excluding 3rd molars or premolars extracted for orthodontic reasons) Denominator: Number of members continuously enrolled for the past two years prior to the reporting year
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Not specified or not applicable
Level of Measure
Data Source
Administrative enrollment and claims data
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (CA)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): 2008 concept, but not implemented
Measure Endorsement